Exploring Contrarian Degree in the Trading Behavior of China's Stock Market

Yue Chen, Xiaojian Niu and Yan Zhang

Complexity, 2019, vol. 2019, 1-12

Abstract:

We study the contrarian and trend-following trading behavior of market timers in China's stock market. Using a network model to describe interpersonal relationships, we deploy the Ising model to capture trading strategies for both contrarians and followers. With empirical data of China's stock market, we find that contrarians account for 12-14% of trading volume. We further compare the performance of contrarians and followers and demonstrate the inefficiency of China's stock market where timing arbitrage exists. We highlight the fact that while the actual return sequence is driven by followers, the contrarians seize a lot of profitable arbitrage opportunities.

Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1155/2019/1678086

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